Land use · Pasadena, California

terraces

Named in 1 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Pasadena’s own text settles what this covers.

Uses allowed within the street stepback include: (1) Private Open Space (e.g. balconies, terraces ); (2) Shade structures, trellises, and similar; (3) Green roofs and photovoltaic panels; and/or (4) Other open space features per review authority

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feet in any direction. Private balconies, at-grade patios, rooftop gardens (including upper level terraces ), and the portion of a front or corner side yard setback that is greater than the minimum requirement may be counted

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lot excluding buttresses, chimneys, cornices, eaves, open pergolas, patios, steps, unenclosed and unroofed terraces , unenclosed private balconies not used for access, and minor ornamental features projecting from the walls of a building which are not

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be provided for the project. 23. Accessory structures shall be limited to trellises, terraces , patio covers, gazebos a pool or hot tub, and related equipment, location in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Code.

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Where it is allowed here

Accessory1

Allowed as a secondary activity to the main use.